Tasting Notes

Winery Notes: "Our 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038. Our 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was blended in early 2014 and aged for 24 months in 85% new American oak and 15% one-used American oak barrels from our Missouri cooperage, The Oak. Early blending assures a balanced core and allows all components to achieve a seamless harmony during barrel aging. It was then aged for an additional 20 months in bottle before being released in February of 2018."

Staff Reviews

By: Ryan Woodhouse

2/18/2018

K&L Staff Member

A Napa icon in fine form. Everything people have come to know Silver Oak for is on full display with their 2013 Napa Cab release. Big, deep fruit (blackcurrant, cassis, plum) loamy earth, polished toasty oak, ripe, fine tannins, and beautiful length. A rich style but not over the top; the oak profile is classic Silver Oak but not distracting from the quality of fruit from this fine vintage. The legend continues.

By: Christina Stanley

2/17/2018

K&L Staff Member

Silver Oak consistently creates Cabernet of singular distinction, and the robust 2013 Napa Valley is a standout. Signature aromas of toasted American Oak, dill, grilled plum, subtly sweet tobacco, and earthy cocoa bean open to a plush, broad palate that manages to show elegant restraint and balance. Subtle dark fruit essences of cassis and black cherry are enveloped in fine, dusty tannins and graphite minerality, displaying a finesse and power that are hallmarks of the style.

By: Joe Bruno

2/16/2018

K&L Staff Member

This Silver Oak hails from the near-perfect 2013 California vintage. With ideal growing conditions considered, the varietals used were 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Aromas are quintessential: berries, dark currants, graham cracker, and cigar. On the palate, the wine surprises with more acidity than initially expected. The ripeness of fruit is balanced against this, accompanied by flavors of cassis and blackberry. A mineral note of graphite on the finish. Along with graphite minerality, silky tannins and spice flavors come through as well. A very classic Napa Valley style that will be sure to please!
Drink from 2018 to 2038

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